Plenty of positives in trial run

Every November series carries a game fraught with danger or opportunity, depending on your state of mind.

After the heroics of last week against South Africa, yesterday’s game against Georgia was always more suited to players looking to prove something to head coach Joe Schmidt.

With the vast majority of Ireland’s certain starters against Australia safely ensconced in the stand, this was a big chance for those looking to make a case for inclusion in Schmidt’s World Cup squad, with opportunities for further experimentation becoming thin on the ground.